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MAY 27, 2025

Carolina Cruz-Neira Employer: University of Central Florida Occupation: Computer-science professor Education: Bachelors degree in systems engineering, Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas; masters degree in electrical engineering and computer science, University of Illinois Chicago; Ph.D. But she found little enjoyment in it.

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Universal Chicago Illinois Florida 70

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JULY 21, 2025

For decades, the United States has attracted students and employees from across the globe aiming to pursue careers in engineering and other STEM disciplines. Byeongdon Oh: STEM immigration refers to the growing influx of foreign-born individuals seeking STEM degrees or careers in the United States. universities benefit from each other.

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United States International Economy Universal 67

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AUGUST 26, 2012

Opcon, in collaboration with Wallenius Marine, recently completed the first reference installation of its Waste Heat Recovery technology for ocean-going vessels in a project supported by the Swedish Energy Agency. In a separate compartment of the engine room there. each powered by a STX/MAN-B&W diesel engine, type. Earlier post.)

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Waste Installation Mariner Fuel 300

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NOVEMBER 25, 2012

The GM/U Mich patent envisages using multiple free-piston engines (240A through 240D in the patent drawing). The covered hybrid powertrain uses the multiple reciprocating free-piston linear alternator engines to generate electric power for the battery pack or the traction motor. Click to enlarge. Patent Drawing of an FPLA.

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Extended Range Plug-in Engine GM 400

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JULY 29, 2014

The project is being funded by a joint venture (JV) between Waste Management, NRG Energy (NRG), Ventech Engineers International (Ventech) and Velocys, formed to develop a series of GTL plants in the United States and other select geographies. Earlier post.).

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Oklahoma Commercial Waste Purchase 210

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The Architecture Reference for Cooperative and Intelligent Transportation (ARC-IT) version 9.0 is a major release of the US National ITS Architecture Reference that fully defines and upgrades the four architecture views that were initially defined in ARC-IT 8.0. CVO20: International Border Registration. MC10: Asset Tracking.

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Environment Transportation International United States 170

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AUGUST 14, 2019

As part of the Horizon 2020 research project CARES (City Air Remote Emission Sensing), an international research consortium is working on new contactless exhaust measurement methods that will enable municipalities to take emission-reducing measures. ICCT (International Council on Clean Transportation; DE). Airyx Gmbh (DE).

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International Emissions Vehicles Exhaust 236

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DECEMBER 6, 2012

Source: Lotus Engineering. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has published the results of Lotus Engineering’s Phase 2 vehicle mass reduction study on a Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV). Body-in-white (BIW) refers to the end-product of the weld shop—i.e., Phase 2 body-in-white material usage front three-quarter view.

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Engine Production 2010 2020 347

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JULY 23, 2020

This proposed action would align US standards with the international CO 2 emissions standards adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in 2017, making domestically manufactured aircraft competitive in the global marketplace. These are same types of airplanes covered by the international aircraft CO 2 standard.

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EPA Standards Emissions Gas 398

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AUGUST 3, 2015

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) has updated the Connected Vehicle Reference Implementation Architecture (CVRIA) and the Systems Engineering Tool for Intelligent Transportation (SET-IT) to Version 2.0. Both are available online( CVRIA ), SET-IT ).

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Connect Connected Vehicles Environment 150

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APRIL 17, 2014

In a presentation at the SAE 2014 High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium and then in a paper given at SAE 2014 World Congress, Mark Sellnau, Engineering Manager, Delphi Advanced Powertrain, reported that Brake Specific Fuel Consumption for the 1.8L Earlier post , earlier post.). Background. Earlier post.) DOE UFEV program targets.

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Gasoline Engine Fuel Wisconsin 304

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using blends of hydrogen and methane as fuels in internal combustion engines is a promising strategy for reducing carbon dioxide emissions. However, the undesirable phenomenon of super-knock, which can severely and instantaneously damage an SI engine, limits its widespread adoption.

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Hydrogen Engine Connecticut Fuel 273

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Battery electric trucks should be the baseline for hydrogen fuel cells electric vehicle (HFCEV) comparisons, rather than any internal combustion engine alternative. The report contains 101 figures and 230 references. NACFE is also available for discussions on this report with the industry and beyond.

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Hydrogen Fuel Fleet Davis 482

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JULY 17, 2021

The team analyzed part-level data of material use for seven current year models, ranging from internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) to plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), all provided by Ford. Among the findings were that exposure increases from $874 per vehicle for ICEV passenger vehicles to $2,344 per vehicle for SUV PHEVs.

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MIT PHEV Vehicles Insight 388

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

During a talk at the recent Electrification Experience symposium ( earlier post ), Lauckner briefly outlined GM’s efforts to leverage three sources of technology: technology developed in house, through R&D or advanced engineering; technology from outside the company from startups; and technology from suppliers and engineering firms.

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GM International Li-ion Bright Automotive 271

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OCTOBER 12, 2021

Introduced at Automotive Circle’s annual EuroCarBody conference, the study’s aluminum top hat achieved 42% weight savings compared to the reference top hat of the current Audi e-tron electric SUV, which uses advanced (AHSS) and ultra-high-strength steels (UHSS). —Mark White, Executive Director of Alumobility.

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Fuel Economy Audi Global Future 447

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014

Combining a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo gasoline engine from the new Efficient Dynamics engine family with an electric motor, the BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype offers performance on a par with a conventionally powered BMW 3 Series six-cylinder model, combined with a significant reduction in fuel consumption. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid 388

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In his introductory keynote, Michael Berube, Vehicle Technologies Office Director, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, noted the importance of both engine and fuel technology in a PHEV scenario. But to do that, we need to think about the engine. The focus is what fuel properties maximize engine perfromance.

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PHEV Engine Fuel Economy Economy 218

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JANUARY 7, 2013

A C-segment crash reference vehicle (Volkswagen Golf) with steel unibody and internal combustion engine served as the basis for this study. A C-segment crash reference vehicle (Volkswagen Golf) with steel unibody and internal combustion engine served as the basis for this study. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Vehicles Range Vehicles Electrical 311

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APRIL 22, 2013

These scenarios provide projections based on EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2012 Reference Case, advances in battery technology (e.g., The low electric transportation scenario is based on the AEO 2012 Reference Case. Transit and commuter rail electrification are based on the AEO 2012 Transportation Reference Case.

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Oil Prices Vehicles 2012 Transportation 294

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

These devices are referred to as expansion work recovery devices. However, the device will be referred to as an expander herein for conciseness. The team presented its work in the International Journal of Refrigeration. —Riley Barta, a graduate research assistant in Purdue’s College of Engineering. 2019.12.027.

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Waste International Energy Engine 291

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AUGUST 28, 2013

In-cylinder pressure (on the left) and heat release rate (on the right) as a function of the CAD and ozone concentration injected in the intake of the engine for PRF40. Unlike CI and spark ignition (SI) engines, HCCI cannot be easily controlled by external means (e.g., single-cylinder research engine with a compression ratio of 16:1.

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Ozone France Engine Fuel 259

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

SAE Level 2 automation refers to a vehicle that combines automated functions, like acceleration and steering, but the driver must remain engaged with the driving task and monitor the environment at all times. Other participating sponsors include: NXP Semiconductors, Inc.; dSPACE, Inc.; The Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.

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General Motors Motoring Motor Motors 350

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

LDV energy consumption declines in AEO2014 Reference case from 16.0 quadrillion Btu in 2040 in the AEO2013 Reference case. The rising fuel economy of LDVs more than offsets the modest growth in VMT, resulting in a 25% decline in LDV energy consumption decline between 2012 and 2040 in the AEO2014 Reference case. Source: EIA.

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Oil Light Energy Vehicles 290

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JANUARY 26, 2015

China Yuchai International announced that a “K-Gold” model C&C truck equipped with the YC6K1340N liquid natural gas (LNG) engine has won the “Fuel Efficient Heavy-Duty Truck of the Year 2014” at China’s largest annual commercial vehicle event. YC6KN engine. The engine can meet China State 5 and Euro ? Click to enlarge.

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China 2014 Engine Power 150

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JUNE 20, 2022

Viritech, an engineering company developing hydrogen powertrain solutions, is partnering with Pininfarina on Apricale hydrogen hypercar. Pininfarina HAS re-interpreted the Apricale’s initial reference design to create a vision of the future of zero-emissions performance motoring.

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Pininfarina Hydrogen Carbon Fiber Mariner 344

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JANUARY 14, 2013

Volkswagen unveiled the CrossBlue SUV concept at the North American International Auto Show. The CrossBlue plug-in hybrid powertrain mates a TDI Clean Diesel engine with two electric motors, a DSG dual-clutch transmission, an electric all- wheel-drive system that is dubbed “propshaft by wire”, and a 9.8 Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Concept SUV Diesel 284

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. Among the general findings from the analysis: Electric cars are much cleaner than internal combustion engine cars over their lifetime.

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Emissions Manufacturer Battery Batteries 270

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JANUARY 7, 2021

For the majority of the developing countries, understanding the uneven urbanization in the past decades can provide scientific references for urban management, helping to strike a balance between urbanization, population growth and environmental changes. By 2050, the global population is expected to soar to 9.7

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Global 2001 2018 Green 433

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

At the 16 th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), Beijing Hyundai Motor Company showcased its RM20e electric racing midship sports car prototype and Prophecy concept EV model, demonstrating the reach of its EV ambitions. The new Tucson as well as new Elantra also made their debuts to Chinese customers.

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Hyundai China Concept Auto 380

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JULY 11, 2013

Renault recently made public the findings of an internal study, published first in October 2011, detailing and comparing the lifecycle assessments (LCAs) of the battery-electric and two internal combustion engined versions (gasoline and diesel) of the Renault Fluence. The EV footprint (Fluence Z.E.) Click to enlarge. emissions).

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Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel 364

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AUGUST 2, 2022

liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. FCA US referred to the manner in which it manipulated one method of emissions control as “cycle detection” and “cycle beating.” liter diesel program’s goals, timing, and marketing strategy.

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Emissions Diesel Jeep United States 344

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OCTOBER 13, 2019

Modern piston assemblies are subject to high demands in terms of both loading and lifetime; in addition, there is the environment-friendly demand for low engine emissions. KS Kolbenschmidt has developed its LITEKS concept for particularly low-friction piston systems installed in highly loaded gasoline engines.

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Fuel Concept Engine 2006 239

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APRIL 26, 2017

ASTM International recently announced the release of a new high-octane fuel standard that is expected to impact the development of gasoline products compatible with vehicles that feature high-performance fuel-efficient engines. McCormick, an the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) transportation research engineer.

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Standards Engine Fuel Gasoline 150

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JULY 14, 2021

The Group sees the sources of revenue will change gradually between now and 2030: from conventional combustion engine models to zero-emission electric cars, and from vehicle sales to software and mobility services, boosted by the key technology of autonomous driving. To enable this, the company is expanding its competencies around the world.

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Manufacturer Auto Fleet Future 435

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JUNE 2, 2015

mpg US) (99 g/km CO 2 )—more efficient than any previous Golf with a gasoline engine. The new TSI engine also offers the highest specific torque of any large-scale production series gasoline engines: 200 N·m per liter displacement. engine) introduced in 1975. Engine versions with 1.0, l/100 km (54.7

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Gasoline MPG Exhaust Engine 273

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FEBRUARY 17, 2018

The new technology could enable advances in battery materials science, flexible battery charging rates, thermal and electrical engineering of new battery materials/technology and has the potential to help the design of energy storage systems for high performance applications. —Amietszajew et al.

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Lithium Ion Commercial Li-ion Charging 284